Q1. In which French town and on what exact date was Michel Platini born?
A. Paris, 21 June 1955
B. Joeuf, 21 June 1955
C. Lyon, 21 June 1955
D. Marseille, 21 June 1954
Answer: B. Joeuf, 21 June 1955
Q2. What was Michel Platini’s primary playing position throughout his professional career?
A. Striker
B. Defensive midfielder
C. Attacking midfielder
D. Goalkeeper
Answer: C. Attacking midfielder
Q3. At which club did Platini begin his senior professional career in 1972?
A. Saint-Etienne
B. Juventus
C. Olympique de Marseille
D. AS Nancy
Answer: D. AS Nancy
Q4. In which year did Platini make his Ligue 1 debut for Nancy against Nîmes?
A. 1972
B. 1973
C. 1975
D. 1978
Answer: B. 1973
Q5. What major domestic trophy did Platini help Nancy win as captain in 1978 by scoring the only goal of the final?
A. Ligue 1 title
B. UEFA Cup
C. French Cup
D. Coupe de la Ligue
Answer: C. French Cup
Q6. How many goals did Platini score for Nancy across all competitions during his time there (1972–1979)?
A. 98
B. 68
C. 58
D. 41
Answer: A. 98
Q7. Which club did Platini join in 1979 after leaving Nancy, where he won the French Ligue 1 title in 1980–81?
A. Monaco
B. Paris Saint-Germain
C. Saint-Etienne
D. Bordeaux
Answer: C. Saint-Etienne
Q8. How many league goals did Platini score for Saint-Étienne in his three seasons (1979–1982)?
A. 68
B. 58
C. 41
D. 20
Answer: B. 58
Q9. In 1982, Platini transferred to which Italian club, inheriting the famous No. 10 shirt previously worn by Liam Brady?
A. AC Milan
B. Inter Milan
C. Juventus
D. Roma
Answer: C. Juventus
Q10. How many Serie A titles did Platini win with Juventus during his five seasons there?
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five
Answer: A. Two
Q11. In which season did Platini win the European Cup with Juventus, scoring a penalty in the final?
A. 1983–84
B. 1985–86
C. 1984–85
D. 1982–83
Answer: C. 1984–85
Q12. Platini was Serie A top scorer (Capocannoniere) for three consecutive seasons with Juventus. Which years were they?
A. 1981–82, 1982–83, 1983–84
B. 1982–83, 1983–84, 1984–85
C. 1983–84, 1984–85, 1985–86
D. 1984–85, 1985–86, 1986–87
Answer: B. 1982–83, 1983–84, 1984–85
Q13. Which European trophy did Juventus win in 1984 under Platini’s leadership, in addition to the European Cup Winners’ Cup?
A. UEFA Super Cup
B. Intercontinental Cup
C. UEFA Cup
D. Cup Winners’ Cup (already won that year)
Answer: A. UEFA Super Cup
Q14. In how many total club appearances did Platini score 224 goals across Nancy, Saint-Étienne, and Juventus?
A. 385
B. 432
C. 512
D. 585
Answer: B. 432
Q15. Platini played one friendly match for Kuwait in 1988. Against which team did he appear?
A. France
B. Italy
C. Brazil
D. Soviet Union
Answer: D. Soviet Union
Q16. On what date did Platini make his international debut for France, scoring his first goal from a free-kick?
A. 27 March 1976
B. 21 June 1978
C. 26 June 1984
D. 8 June 1982
Answer: A. 27 March 1976
Q17. How many caps and goals did Platini record for the France national team (1976–1987)?
A. 58 caps, 31 goals
B. 72 caps, 41 goals
C. 81 caps, 49 goals
D. 65 caps, 35 goals
Answer: B. 72 caps, 41 goals
Q18. Platini was the top scorer and Player of the Tournament at UEFA Euro 1984, helping France win their first major title. How many goals did he score in that tournament?
A. 5
B. 7
C. 9
D. 6
Answer: C. 9
Q19. In which World Cup did Platini score four goals and help France reach the semi-finals before losing on penalties to West Germany?
A. 1978
B. 1974
C. 1986
D. 1982
Answer: D. 1982
Q20. What unique record did Platini set at Euro 1984 that stood until 2021, including two hat-tricks?
A. Most assists in a single Euros
B. Most goals in a single Euros
C. Most penalties scored
D. Most own goals
Answer: B. Most goals in a single Euros
Q21. For how many consecutive years did Platini win the Ballon d’Or as Europe’s best player?
A. Three
B. Four
C. FiveFour
D. One
Answer: A. Three
Q22. Which of these individual awards did Platini NOT win during his playing career?
A. French Player of the Year
B. UEFA European Championship Top Scorer
C. FIFA Player of the Century
D. Intercontinental Cup MVP
Answer: C. FIFA Player of the Century
Q23. In what year was Platini inducted into the Juventus FC Hall of Fame?
A. 2017
B. 2021
C. 2011
D. 2025
Answer: D. 2025
Q24. Platini served as head coach of the France national team from 1988 to 1992. How many matches did he manage?
A. 15
B. 29
C. 42
D. 50
Answer: B. 29
Q25. In which year did Platini become the first former player elected President of UEFA?
A. 2002
B. 2007
C. 2015
D. 1998
Answer: B. 2007
